#19 - Nick Fletcher - IR's OG employee from day 1. Manning Australia's first OTC crypto trading desk
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Independent Reserve Podcast Ep. 19: featuring Nick Fletcher from IR
Join us in Episode 19 of the Independent Reserve Podcast, featuring an engaging discussion with Nick Fletcher, OTC Desk Trader and Head of Business Solutions at Independent Reserve. Nick shares his journey from discovering Bitcoin to becoming a key player at one of the leading crypto exchanges since its early days. He provides valuable insights into the evolution of the crypto market, the rise of stablecoins, and how Independent Reserve adapted to regulatory changes. Learn about the nuances between physical and derivative trading, the importance of risk management, and the role of crypto in modern business transactions.
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00:00 Welcome to the Independent Reserve Podcast
00:36 Nick Fletcher's Journey into Crypto
02:58 Early Days at Independent Reserve
05:07 Evolution of the OTC Desk
08:38 The Rise of Stablecoins
12:28 Crypto's Impact on Traditional Finance
22:18 Independent Reserve's Unique Market Approach
35:04 The Emperor Has No Clothes: Corporate Downfalls
36:05 FTX's Final Days: A Yacht Story
37:15 The Ripple Effect: Businesses Impacted by FTX Collapse
38:22 Risk Management and Exposure
39:24 The FTX Interface and User Experience
41:09 Crypto War Stories: Terra and Luna
41:53 Regulation and the Crypto Market
43:28 The Legal Grey Areas of Crypto
43:57 The Role of Regulation in Crypto
46:10 The Future of Crypto Regulation
48:26 The Importance of Proper Business Practices
51:55 Singapore's Regulatory Approach
59:39 Public Service and Incentives
01:00:49 Nick: The Man Behind the Desk
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